UPC blocks in-house counsel rep citing lack of independence
Court of First Instance says Suinno’s representative cannot appear before court due to his involvement in the company | Judges cite lack of evidence of independence | Earlier Court of Appeal decision had not ruled out in-house counsel at the UPC in principle.
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13 February 2025 Court of Appeal says in-house representatives can appear before the court | Patent attorneys with ‘administrative and financial powers’ or shares remain barred | Decision specific to Microsoft v Suinno Mobile & AI Technologies Licensing.
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